Brownstein Podcast Series: Recent Episodes
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Policy debates over Colorado's comprehensive AI law have played out like an epic over the last two years—with working groups, competing proposals, volleying amendments, and now, SB 26-189, a much narrower replacement for the first-of-its-kind AI consumer protection passed in 2024. Tune in as Brownstein's Sarah Mercer, Jack Hobaugh, Josh Weiss and Sloane Whelan take a deep dive into the history of the state law and how we got to this point, what the replacement bill actually does, and how companies should engage in the policy process and balance compliance and liability before the bill takes effect in January 2027.
Agricultural conversion is one of the most critical land use issues in California. Tune in as Brownstein’s Amy Steinfeld and Ginger Andersen dive into the topic, from thoughtful policies to how to protect agricultural lands, and what it means for the state, especially the Central Coast.
Master-planned community development projects are becoming increasingly complex and time-consuming, making early planning even more vital to a successful project. Listen in as Brownstein's Greg Vallin interviews Brian Hart, director of engineering at Redland, on the ins and outs of master-planned community development, the difference in working with developers and landowners and critical due diligence steps.
As the 2026 Colorado Legislative Session comes to a close, the real estate industry is bracing for a new wave of change. Tune in for a Brownstein panel discussion unpacking the most impactful legislation passed this session and what it means for property owners, developers, investors and operators across Colorado.
Since the Supreme Court struck down the White House’s use of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act to impose unilateral tariffs, the Trump administration has moved quickly to preserve its economic leverage by pivoting to other trade authorities, including temporary duties under Section 122 and broader investigations under Sections 301 and 232. Our team unpacks how this strategy is taking shape, where the greatest risks now lie and what business leaders can do to protect their interests.
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The Colorado legislative session—which began Jan. 14 and will adjourn on May 13—is off to a slow start while a structural budget crisis looms over the Capitol. Tune in as Brownstein’s Sarah Mercer, Jia Meeks and Cooper Reveley discuss the state budget and other issues lawmakers are debating like housing supply and local control, AI and data center regulation, and energy policy, among others.
As 2026 kicks off, Congress looks to be on the brink of an impossible task: passing all FY 2026 appropriations legislation and avoiding a shutdown at the end of the month. However, the finish line has not yet been crossed, and policymakers must address potential obstacles in the House and Senate. Our team analyzes the status of funding bills, discusses possible last-minute dealmaking and outlines what to expect as negotiations for FY 2027 approach.
The economic impacts of President Trump’s tariff policy have long overshadowed another possible headwind that faces importers, contractors and those reliant on global supply chains: the legal risk. Our team of trade and legal professionals goes beyond the Supreme Court case to discuss possible refunds if the courts rule against the White House, as well as what to expect from the White House and Congress through 2026 after a decision.
The 2026 Colorado legislative session kicks off Jan. 14—with legacy-building, budget battles and big policy debates ahead. Tune in as Brownstein’s Sarah Mercer, Jia Meeks, Cooper Reveley and Sloane Whelan share expectations and answer larger questions about what’s at stake heading into 2026.
Welcome to the Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck podcast series. Please listen in as Brownstein’s Greg Vallin and Amy Diaz bring back Jennifer Blum to discuss the Minerals Notification Act.
With the recent off-year election in the rear view, eyes are now turning to the 2026 cycle. And in Colorado, that means sorting citizen-initiated measures that make the ballot next year. Colorado’s ballot measure process is one of the most direct and impactful tools for shaping state policy—and also one of the most complex.Join Brownstein’s David Meschke and Sarah Mercer as they walk through the constitutional and statutory framework and timeline governing statewide citizen initiatives and offer insights into recent trends, legal challenges and strategic considerations for drafting, advocating for or opposing ballot questions. They also cover key differences and considerations for county and municipal ballot measures, which play an increasingly important role in local governance.
It’s been a big week on Capitol Hill for congressional appropriators. To reopen the government, the Senate has passed a legislative package that includes multiple appropriations bills and a continuing resolution to fund all other parts of the government. As the bill now heads to the House, our team discusses the content of the legislation and what the government funding process looks like moving forward.
As the Republican-controlled Congress ramps up investigations into education, emerging technology, democratic fundraising, foreign influence and regulatory enforcement, new risks have arisen for industry members. Our team of oversight policy professionals dive into what this means for agencies, contractors and other stakeholders, and how things could change approaching the 2026 midterms.
Colorado is rolling up its sleeves to try to solve the home attainability challenge and master-planned communities will be at the forefront. In this episode, Brownstein’s Greg Vallin sits down with well-known real estate brokers Mike Kboudi and John Covert, both from Cushman and Wakefield, to dive into the forces shaping residential development across the Front Range.
Permitting has long been a concern of those in the energy extraction and production sectors. Long review periods drive up the costs and delay profits in both the renewable and fossil fuel industries. Today our team discusses the history of both parties’ efforts to fix this process, options that have been proposed by the current Congress and administration, and what to watch leading up to 2026.
There are important practical considerations for development projects with severed mineral interests. Tune in as Brownstein’s Amy Diaz and Greg Vallin talk to attorney Jennifer Blum, founder of Blum Law and Title, to understand the complex legal history and modern-day headaches of “split estates,” and learn how developers can avoid pitfalls that slow down project timelines and ruin budgets.
Recent reports that the Senate Banking Committee has a new draft of digital asset market structure legislation ahead of a potential markup this month is just the latest sign of Washington’s bipartisan momentum to make the United States the “crypto capital of the world,” as President Trump pledged during the campaign. This progress builds on a wave of landmark executive orders and regulatory policy changes that are unleashing decentralized finance. Two members of Brownstein’s financial services team discuss the risks and opportunities facing industry leaders amidst this fast-evolving crypto policy landscape. Matt Grinney served as a senior advisor in the first Trump administration, and Rob Robillard is a capital markets strategist who worked for one of Congress's most outspoken crypto skeptics, Rep. Brad Sherman of California.
For navigating the Colorado Common Interest Ownership Act and avoiding costly missteps, early legal guidance can make all the difference. In this episode, Brownstein’s Corey Zurbuch and Greg Vallin break down what developers need to know about HOA formation, common pitfalls and smarter alternatives that could save time—and headaches—down the road.
One of the biggest obstacles for Colorado’s master-planned community developers is municipal approvals. The timing, uncertainty and communication issues that arise during the entitlement process can plague a project before it’s ever built. Listen in as Brownstein’s Carolynne White and Greg Vallin discuss the entitlement process and the role of home-rule, how developers can navigate the most common hurdles and risks involved with realistic project timelines and financial sustainability.
In his first year back in office, President Trump committed over $1 trillion to defense spending. With global tensions rising—from Europe to the Middle East to the Indo-Pacific—the U.S. is relying on its defense industry to stay ahead. Brownstein’s Defense Team breaks down the delayed NDAA, the recently concluded reconciliation fight and the kickoff of FY2026 appropriations talks.
Landowners looking to sell have a long list of questions to answer before a deal is final. What is the main motivation to sell? What is the risk tolerance? What market factors might impact the final sale? Tune in as Brownstein’s Greg Vallin, a member of the firm’s Master Planned Communities team, sits down with Pete Thompson of the Thompson Group to discuss answers to these questions and other considerations for landowners before selling.
Before heading into the Memorial Day recess, House Republicans met their self-imposed deadline by narrowly passing the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. Now, the reconciliation package moves to the Senate, where it faces criticism from both fiscal conservatives and moderates. Our tax team breaks down the 10 most likely changes that could emerge as the Senate takes up the bill—changes that would only need GOP votes to pass.
When the dust settles, the results of the 2025 Colorado Legislative session will impact the real estate industry. Listen in as Brownstein’s Andi Stader, Sarah Mercer, Abby Kirkbride and Claire Havelda discuss what passed and what the possible short- and long-term impacts will be.
House Republicans are crafting a reconciliation bill to advance President Trump’s legislative agenda, including tax cuts. The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), a key achievement of President Biden, has faced criticism, particularly regarding its green energy tax credits. In this episode of our continuing tax podcast series, our team discusses the future of clean energy tax provisions in congressional negotiations.
More than 100 days into the Trump administration, the spotlight has primarily focused on executive actions. Meanwhile, Congress continues to investigate matters tied to the president’s policy agenda, and issues prioritized by House and Senate committee chairs. Our team revisits the oversight predictions they made after the 2024 elections and examines the risks industries face after the beginning of the 119th Congress.
Colorado counties reassess property taxes for real and personal property every two years. With the notices of valuation for the 2025-2026 cycle being released on May 1, Brownstein Shareholders David Meschke and Justin Cohen explain why commercial property owners need to start preparing to review their assessment notices and decide whether it makes business sense to appeal those determinations.
President Trump has made returning manufacturing jobs to America a cornerstone of both his terms. Republicans in Congress are hoping to lend a helping hand during the drafting of their reconciliation bill by including provisions that offer tax incentives to companies that commit to domestic production. In this episode of our tax podcast, we delve into the potential structure of these credits and explore whether lawmakers might draw inspiration from past tax legislation, including the Biden-era Inflation Reduction Act.
With the reconciliation framework in place, congressional Republicans face the challenge of crafting a final bill. As they aim to solidify tax provisions from the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, deliver on promises President Trump made to working-class voters and address broader tax concerns, lawmakers are searching for methods to offset the costs of their ambitious policy agenda. Today, Brownstein’s tax team explore proposals gaining traction in Washington, including increasing taxes on individuals earning over $1 million. They'll examine the feasibility of this departure from conservative orthodoxy and discuss alternative strategies Congress might consider.
Construction defect litigation has loomed large over Colorado’s development industry for more than a decade. From insurance issues to HOA lawsuits after the fact, construction defects can impact any stage in the life cycle of a development and the threat of lawsuits been used as a scapegoat for Colorado’s lagging housing supply. Tune in as Brownstein’s Kevin Walsh and Corey Zurbuch go over the legal landscape surrounding construction defects and how the related volley of statutory changes, judicial rulings and litigation have impacted communities in Colorado.
Jan. 20, 2025, marked the starting line of the first 100 days of President Donald Trump’s second term. This podcast is part of a series tracking critical policy issues the White House may look to act on during the defining period of any president’s administration. This week, our team examines the state of congressional negotiations on appropriations bills that continue government operations, and budgetary reconciliation efforts that advance the Republican policy agenda.
Jan. 20, 2025, marked the starting line of the first 100 days of President Donald Trump’s second term. This podcast is part of a series tracking critical policy issues the White House may look to act on during the defining period of any president’s administration. This week, our team delves into artificial intelligence: examining how the Trump administration and Congress aim to advance the technology, and how states might respond or even preempt federal policymaking.
Tax law allows those who itemize their returns to deduct certain state and local taxes, this is known as the SALT deduction. The provision was capped for individuals regardless of marital status at $10,000 by the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act as a revenue raiser, upsetting those in high-tax states like New York, New Jersey and California. With current razor thin margins in Congress and members of both parties representing these areas, our tax team dives into how the House and Senate may negotiate the caps and how they could be extended to corporations in 2025 tax legislation.
Jan. 20, 2025, marked the starting line of the first 100 days of President Donald Trump’s second term. This podcast is part of a series tracking critical policy issues the White House may look to act on during the defining period of any president’s administration. This week, we focus on how Trump may handle tax policy, including expiring Tax Cuts and Jobs Act provisions, campaign promises of additional tax relief and reshaping the federal tax collecting agencies.
Jan. 20, 2025, marked the starting line of the first 100 days of President Donald Trump’s second term. This podcast is part of a series tracking critical policy issues the White House may look to act on during the defining period of any president’s administration. This week, our team discusses early policymaking by the Trump team and the reaction of congressional Republicans, as well as how industry stakeholders can ensure their interests are considered under the GOP trifecta.
Some of the biggest constraints for homebuilders in Nevada is availability of land and water, government approvals and construction costs. Listen in as Greg Vallin and Michael Alires, members of Brownstein's Master Planned Community group, talk through how developers and homebuilders in the state can navigate these regulatory hurdles under tight deadlines and unpredictable costs.
In the next Congress, Republican lawmakers, who now control the White House and Capitol Hill, will attempt to pass a majority of their agenda through the reconciliation process. Navigating thin majorities in the House and Senate, legislators will look for funding sources to pay for new policies, including tax relief for millions of Americans and their businesses. In this conversation, Brownstein Shareholders Russ Sullivan and Rosemary Becchi talk about where members of Congress may look to off-set their revenue reduction plans.
While on the campaign trail, President-elect Trump didn’t just promise to extend the tax cuts he passed with the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) in 2017, he promised additional tax breaks for Americans. Ranging from the removal of taxes on tips and overtime for workers to reductions in corporate rates for businesses, tax legislation in the next administration will have wide-reaching effects. Our tax policy team breaks down these proposals and discusses their likelihood of inclusion in reconciliation legislation.
When it comes to master-planned communities in Colorado, developing water supply is an increasingly complicated area—often costing more and taking much longer than anticipated. Tune in as Brownstein’s Greg Vallin and Wayne Forman dive into the complexity and difficulty of water resource development and acquiring water rights for real estate development under Colorado law.
After winning a trifecta in last month’s elections, Republicans plan on passing most of their agenda through reconciliation. This method of legislating, which allows lawmakers to avoid the 60-vote filibuster in the Senate, requires knowledge and skill to navigate a thin majority and a watchful Senate parliamentarian. Our team of congressional appropriations and budget veterans explain reconciliation and how the GOP will use the process to advance their policy plans.
COVID destabilized many commercial landlords, leading many tenants to focus on how to protect themselves from non-performing landlords. From doing due diligence on potential landlords to negotiating for economic and non-economic protections and remedies in leases, listen in as shareholders Tal Diamant and Melanie Taylor dive into ways for tenants to secure their leasehold while maintaining positive relationships with their landlords in the process.
The recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling overturning Chevron deference has significant implications for many industries. The change in an agency's authority to interpret ambiguous statutes might affect many businesses, especially those in highly regulated sectors. In this episode, members of Brownstein’s legal and policy teams explore the possible consequences of this decision and discuss potential remedies for clients who believe they have been adversely affected by regulatory overreach.
Metro districts are a key part of new housing development in Colorado. Tune in as Brownstein’s Corey Zurbuch speaks with Robert Rogers, shareholder at White Bear Ankele Tanaka & Waldron, about the challenges and opportunities that come with metro districts.
With Election Day 2024 finally behind us, a clearer picture is emerging of the new Congress’s priorities. In this one-hour webinar, Government Relations Department co-chair Will Moschella, Senior Counsel Alice Lugo and Co-Chair of the Government Investigations & White Collar Defense Group Greg Brower discuss what the Senate and House committees are likely to have in store for American businesses as part of their oversight agendas for the next two years.
A panel made up of Brownstein policy directors that worked in President Trump’s first administration come together for a candid conversation about the 2024 election results before turning to what’s ahead for the Trump transition and the next four years. Moderated by Barry Jackson, the panel is also joined by Boris Epshteyn, counsel and senior advisor to President Trump, who provided insights on Trump’s historic campaign and agenda for his next term.
One persistent challenge for real estate developers navigating local permitting laws is overcoming community opposition. Tune in as members of Brownstein’s Master Planned Community team talk through hurdles developers face when seeking local approval and how they can address community concerns to prevent or overcome opposition from the project’s future neighbors.
Denver voters have a record breaking 26 measures on the ballot this year. A panel from the Downtown Denver Partnership, moderated by Brownstein Real Estate Co-Chair Blair Lichtenfels, discusses the ballot questions that could most significantly impact Denver’s downtown and economic competitiveness. Listen in to learn more about the issues Denver residents will be asked to vote on during this election.
In today's episode of Brownstein's Podcast Series on master-planned communities, Shareholder Greg Vallin talks to two industry experts—Brock Smethills, president of the Sterling Ranch Development Company, and Kyle Harris, senior vice president of community development and general manager for the Baseline project at McWhinney—about their projects’ successes and challenges as well as current trends in the market.
The 2024 election is upon us. Colorado’s ballots are in the mail and the Colorado Blue Book is already in voters’ hands. Join Brownstein’s Sarah Mercer, David Meschke and Rosa Baum as they dive into the labyrinth of 14 measures on the statewide ballot this year, seven referred by the legislature and seven brought by citizen initiatives, and their potential impact.
It's no secret that attainable housing is becoming difficult to find. In this episode, members of Brownstein's Condominium and Planned Community practice talk through the complex tangle of legal and regulatory barriers facing the industry and consider solutions and innovative approaches to the problem.
As part of their continuing podcast series looking into tax policy in 2025, Russ Sullivan and Rosemary Becchi dive into changes to 199-A regulations. Joined by former Sen. Mark Pryor, they discuss how this provision’s expiration could lead to material harm for small business and pass-through businesses across the country. They also cover methods concerned industry members can utilize to protect 199-A rates, including joining the Protect Coalition, an organization solely focused on this issue.
The Democratic Party convened in Chicago to officially nominate Kamala Harris and Tim Walz. The convention not only showcased a diverse array of speakers—including some from across the aisle—but also told the Democratic party’s story of America’s journey and its vision for the future. Our Washington, D.C. team who attended the DNC breaks down how the convention's narrative and vision for the 2024 election reflects the broader political and policy challenges facing the nation.
The 2024 election cycle has seen a lot of twists and turns. With so much uncertainty, our Tax Policy team invites bipartisan members of our Government Relations team to discuss how tax policy might look if either party sweeps the elections or if there is split control of government after November. Current cuts and credits that will affect individuals and companies are on the line as we count down to Election Day.
The Republican party held their convention to nominate Donald Trump for president of the United States from July 15 – 18. The Milwaukee-based event featured the publishing of a party platform, a plethora of speakers and the announcement of Ohio Senator J.D. Vance as the vice presidential candidate. Now, two weeks later, the political world has shifted and our policy professionals who attended the RNC dissect the policy and political developments since they left Fiserv Forum.
As the dust settles, the results of the 2024 Colorado Legislative session will impact the real estate industry. Tune in for a panel discussion with Brownstein Shareholders Blair Lichtenfels, Sarah Mercer, Caitlin Quander and Kevin Walsh, who cover what passed and what the possible short- and long-term impacts will be.
Summer is approaching and, right on time, the 2024 election is starting to heat up. Races for the House, Senate and the presidency are all kicking into gear as we reach the second half of primary season, and many campaigns are pivoting toward the general election. Today, Brownstein’s policy professionals will discuss if any party has an edge going into November, the issues that will dominate the campaign trail and how you can be prepared for policy changes in 2025 and beyond.
On May 16, the Department of Justice proposed regulations to reschedule cannabis from a Schedule I to a Schedule III substance. The rule would significantly loosen federal restrictions on cannabis, opening new opportunities to industry members, researchers and cannabis users. Still, major questions loom. Join Shareholders Melissa Kuipers Blake and Josh Weiss as they discuss how the rescheduling process will play out, tax implications, what this means for the SAFER Banking bill and many other questions created by this announcement.
Well-meaning businesses that utilize independent contractors face a host of challenges in today’s evolving legal landscape. Join Brownstein employment Shareholders Kayla Dreyer and Luke Glisan, and Associate Russell Kalvelage, for a fresh look at employee classification and learn the risks of misclassification in an increasingly hostile environment. This discussion provides employers, HR professionals and in-house counsel with the knowledge they need to accurately classify independent contractors.
A pending loan maturity date can raise many issues, including hurdles with loan modification negotiations, the need for additional equity, and the potential for rescue or alternative capital as a loan exit strategy. Tune in for a discussion with industry and legal professionals on these topics and the current lending and refinancing market to learn how to best position yourself for a positive outcome.
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has released new rules, through the Small Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act (SBREFA) (pronounced sa-brief-a) process, that would drastically change the landscape of credit reporting. The regulations would heavily restrict credit reporting agencies’ ability to use medical debt in determining credit scores of borrowers, as well as expand the definition of credit reporters which will likely have measurable effects on internet content providers. Shareholders Leah Dempsey and Sarah Auchterlonie are joined by Ph.D. economist Andrew Nigrinis to discuss the background of these guardrails, how they may affect different industries and what legal and political challenges these rules face.
‘Tis the season for office holiday parties! These events present a once-a-year opportunity to boost employee morale and reward workers for another great year, but they can also open employers to a number of litigation risks and liability headaches. Take a listen as employment shareholders Kayla Dreyer and Luke Glisan discuss the most important questions for employers—from serving alcohol and time of day to mandatory attendance and inclusivity concerns—and the best strategies to avoid the biggest risks when planning end-of-year festivities.
Colorado voters have a choice this November: trade relief from increasing property tax rates in exchange for smaller refunds for all taxpayers. If approved, Proposition HH would reduce assessed property valuations for the next 10 years and backfill lost revenues to local governments by allowing the state to retain more tax revenue from TABOR refunds. Before you vote your ballot, take a listen as Brownstein’s Caitlin Quander and Andi Stader go over the particulars of the ballot question, impacts on commercial real estate, how it implicates TABOR and how it would effect education funding and rent relief.
On Sept. 31, 2023, a collection of federal subsidies for childcare expired. The loss of this funding has sent state and local governments, along with operators and patrons of childcare businesses, scrambling for answers on how this will affect organizations focused on early childhood development. Today members of Brownstein and the Early Care & Education Consortium teams will discuss the status of programs affected by the subsidies cliff, how it may impact stakeholders and possible solutions for policymakers.
When Biden announced moves last year to reform cannabis, most thought it was just virtue signaling. Then, late last month, the Department of Health and Human Services surprised the entire industry with a recommendation to reclassify cannabis from Schedule 1 to Schedule 3 under the Controlled Substances Act. A few weeks later, the Congressional Research Service predicted the DEA would follow that recommendation “if past is prologue." And most recently, a perennially debated bipartisan bill that would open up banking options to the cannabis industry passed a key Senate committee for the first time. How long will the DEA process take? Will they follow HHS’s recommendation or go for a middle-of-the-road option? Will the SAFER Banking Act survive further votes in the full Senate and Republican-controlled House? How will this impact the nation’s $33 billion cannabis industry? Tune in as shareholder Joshua Weiss and policy advisor Osiris Morel discuss recent developments and predict where we go from here.
Our 2023 Health Care Business Panel looked at the top threats and opportunities in health care right now. The panelists covered the business outlook and dealmaking recalibration that is taking place in the health care industry, the regulatory power of the Biden administration and how they are looking to change health care, as well as antitrust issues, drug imports, telemedicine, generative AI and learnings from COVID-19.Moderator:Mike King, shareholder at Brownstein Hyatt Farber SchreckPanelists:Nadeam Elshami, policy director at Brownstein Hyatt Farber SchreckAlex Geier, managing director at GLC Advisors & Co. Deema Tarazi, senior policy advisor and counsel at Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck
Brownstein’s Tax team discusses how to read the topography of the tax landscape as we come out of Congress’s summer recess and approach the final months of 2023. Bipartisan support for renewing or extending various tax provisions has shown promise for new legislation, yet there is little movement on Capitol Hill since the midterms. Our team talks through which provisions have received the most attention, their path to adoption and the timeline to watch through the end of the year.
Tenants’ rights were certainly on the minds of Colorado lawmakers this legislative session. The state passed several bills that will significantly impact multifamily properties and how landlords can write their leases and interact with tenants. Tune in as Blair Lichtenfels and Zach Siegel go over the new legislation covering everything from newly banned provisions in rental agreements and changes to what landlords can consider when vetting tenants to how much landlords can charge for pets.
Now that the smoke has cleared from the debt ceiling negotiations, what defense spending may look like heading into the next year has come into a clearer view. The $886 billion agreed to by House GOP leaders and the Biden administration represents a 3.3% increase over last year but has already drawn criticism from Republicans and Democrats alike. Now with the National Defense Authorization Act on the horizon, we bring together our defense team to discuss how we got here and what to expect over the next few months in the defense space.
With Denver’s municipal runoff over, the city finally has a new mayor-elect with Mike Johnston winning by a healthy margin. While the results in the mayor’s race may not be surprising, results in the City Council runoff elections saw one incumbent progressive edged out in favor of a more moderate candidate—leaving open questions about the political future of Colorado’s capital city in the grips of housing turmoil. Tune in as Zach Siegel and Blair Lichtenfels break down the data, share their reactions and talk about what the results might mean for the future of Denver.
Taxpayers in Colorado got their property tax assessments on May 1, most with huge spikes in their new valuations. Take a listen as Zach Siegel talks with Justin Cohen about how the process works, the difference between residential and commercial property taxes and how taxpayers can appeal the skyrocketing values used to assess their property taxes.
Denver is considering changes to its Expanding Housing Affordability ordinances that would extend deadlines for developers. Adopted in June 2022, the ordinances require both for-rent and for-sale projects with 10 or more multifamily units to either include affordable housing options or pay a fee in lieu and require commercial projects pay linkage fees. Tune in to hear a discussion with Blair Lichtenfels, Zach Siegel and Andi Stader about the changes, how we got here and why this could be good news for developers.
Since the 1980s, California has faced a worsening housing crisis as development continues to lag behind national averages and demand. Facing a tangle of obstacles from intensive zoning and environmental laws to high land cost and NIMBY resistance, California has to double its housing production to keep pace with demand. Tune in as Shareholder Chris Guillen, Policy Advisor Steven Stenzler and Associate Mack Carlson talk about why the housing shortage is more than a social issue, how developers and housing coalitions are trying to get creative, the impact and interplay of local governments, and how the state legislature is responding.
Denver approved the International Building Code with some amendments in January 2023. For developers who relied on the city’s building code as it was written in 2019, this presents a dilemma. Which code applies to development projects in the middle of the approval process, and what changes are required to keep these projects moving? Tune in as shareholders Zach Siegel Blair Lichtenfels break down how the perpetual motion of development could complicate compliance with the new code, the details of the city’s transition policy and how developers can navigate the change and its impacts.
Colorado’s governor rolled out an ambitious bill aiming to tackle the state’s growing housing crisis by limiting municipalities’ oversight of residential development in the state’s most populated cities. In a home-rule state, is a statewide housing shortage enough to override legal deference to municipalities’ ability to govern land within their borders? Listen as shareholders Sarah Mercer and Carolynne White go over what’s in the bill, the legal tangles lawmakers have to contend with, and why most municipalities in the state are pushing back.
With Denver election results still trickling in, real estate shareholders Blair Lichtenfels and Zach Siegel recap where the tallies for mayor, city council and referred questions stand as of Thursday morning. Tune in as they detail what we know about the results, what we don’t and where we go from here.
The Denver City Council is asking Denver voters to remove 100-year-old language from the City Charter related to the Board of Adjustment in an effort to modernize zoning exceptions and variances. Real Estate Shareholders Blair Lichtenfels and Zach Siegel bring in land use attorney Caitlin Quander to discuss Referred Question 2M—how it works, what will happen if it passes and its potential impact on the city.
There’s a lot at stake in Denver’s municipal election on April 4. For the first time in 12 years Denver will have a new mayor and there will be a minimum of five new city council members. Real Estate Shareholders Blair Lichtenfels and Zach Siegel come together to get us up-to-date on the election, the inevitable runoff and the impact we’re seeing from the Fair Election Fund that was passed by Denver votes in 2018.
Founded in 1958, the Federal Aviation Association, or FAA, is the nation’s largest transportation agency, overseeing all aspects of civil aviation. Due to the ever-changing needs of air travel, the association is required to reauthorize its authorities and spending on a regular basis. With current Congressional authorization ending on Sept. 30, a split government faces the daunting task of fitting their competing agendas into a new bill. Joined by three veterans of the FAA reauthorization process, our team will talk about the policy background for reauthorization negotiations, the policymakers involved in these discussions, the areas of compromise and disagreement, as well as the possible outcomes of a new bill.
We are at a critical and exciting juncture where multiple industries and interests are converging to rise to the challenges of ensuring a resilient and accessible water future. Brownstein and WestWater Research have teamed up to co-host the Sustainable Water Investment Summit March 9-10 at the Terranea Resort in Rancho Palos Verdes, California to provide a forum for candid and insightful conversations on investing in a sustainable water future. This summit brings together leaders throughout the water sector to connect and discuss a wide range of topics around investing in our most vital natural resource. Tune in as Brownstein’s Rebecca Tucker moderates a conversation with Shareholder Brad Herrema and WestWater Research CEO and founder Clay Landry about key issues in sustainable water investing and what will be covered at the Sustainable Water Investment Summit next month.
Since the Great Depression, Congress has passed a farm bill every five years to fund projects from agricultural research to nutrition programs to rural development and more. This year, the bill poses a significant test to a divided government. In our conversation today, we will cover what we have seen in past farm bills, areas of possible bipartisan agreement, where roadblocks to the bill lie and how the negotiation and passage of the legislation might play out.
Although Environmental, Social and Governance—more commonly known as ESG—principles are often portrayed as a new trend, the concept has been around for decades and fundamentally is about ensuring long-term value. Listen as co-chairs of Brownstein’s ESG practice Jason Downs, Carrie Johnson and Rebecca Tucker talk about what ESG is and what it is not. The group discusses how ESG can be simply understood as a risk assessment framework and how companies can be more competitive by responding to workforce and market expectations and mitigating against natural and man-made disasters in an increasingly connected world.
Although Environmental, Social and Governance—more commonly known as ESG—principles are often portrayed as a new trend, the concept has been around for decades and fundamentally is about ensuring long-term value. Listen as co-chairs of Brownstein’s ESG practice Jason Downs, Carrie Johnson and Rebecca Tucker talk about what ESG is and what it is not. The group discusses how ESG can be simply understood as a risk assessment framework and how companies can be more competitive by responding to workforce and market expectations and mitigating against natural and man-made disasters in an increasingly connected world.
Nov. 8 has come and gone, but control of Congress is still up in the air. While the predicted “red wave” failed to materialize, Republicans may yet take control of both chambers from the Democrats. Policy Directors Will Dunham, Nadeam Elshami, Brian McGuire and Carmencita Whonder, representing experience from the four corners of Congressional leadership, come together again to discuss the possibility of the GOP taking the majority in the House for the first time since 2018, Democrats being favored to win the 50 seats they need in the Senate and what this means for both parties moving forward in the 118th Congress and beyond. Brownstein Strategic Advisor and former Alaska Sen. Mark Begich moderates the conversation.
From water infrastructure failures in Jackson, Mississippi, to a megadrought of historic proportions in California, water affordability is an emerging policy concern for an industry already facing huge challenges. Tune is as Brownstein’s Jessica Diaz speaks to industry experts Jennifer Capitolo and April Ballou about how the issue of water affordability and fragmentation is playing out among providers, the potential and pitfalls that come with federal assistance programs and the critical balance of providing affordable water without sacrificing safety or reliability. April Ballou is general counsel and vice president of state regulatory affairs for the National Association of Water Companies and Jennifer Capitolo is the executive director of the California Water Association.
With the 2022 midterms fast approaching, the heads of our Washington, D.C. Technology and Telecommunications group, Al Mottur and Greta Joynes, provide perspective, and banter, from both sides of the aisle on the upcoming elections, Senate and House leadership predictions, thoughts on what will happen in the lame duck and legislative priorities through the end of the year.
Brownstein's senior policy directors representing the four corners of congressional leadership join together for a discussion on the upcoming midterms. Nadeam Elshami, Carmencita Whonder, Brian McGuire and the Brownstein Policy team's newest member, Will Dunham, give their predictions for the results of the 2022 elections and dive into how these changes might affect the legislative priorities of the next Congress. Brownstein Strategic Advisor and former Alaska Sen. Mark Begich moderates the conversation.
This podcast was recorded at a live panel event on Oct. 26, 2022.
Among a batch of significant changes to Colorado’s employment laws passed this year, a major overhaul to the state’s noncompete and restrictive covenant laws take effect Aug. 10. The revisions significantly impact how employers protect information like trade secrets, expand coverage to restrictive covenants much more broadly and significant alter exemptions and penalties. In this episode, Brownstein’s Employment Group break down the background of the bill and the changes it brings.
With the rise of Big Tech and social media, privacy advocates have rung the alarm on how these large organizations treat their users’ data. Outside of a few lawmakers, this issue never gained traction on Capitol Hill or in the White House, until now. The introduction of the bipartisan American Privacy and Data Protection Act, as well as new regulatory interest in privacy policy, signal possible progress. In this podcast, the Brownstein Government Relations team discusses what these policy moves entail, why it has become an issue now and possible roadblocks new legislation and regulation faces.
Another election year, another ballot cycle in Colorado. In this episode, Brownstein’s Sarah Mercer, David Meschke and Denver Donchez talk about the state’s ballot measure process and what voters can expect in this even-year election.
May 9 marked the start of the bicameral conference to negotiate the House-passed USICA and Senate-passed COMPETES Act—both designed to counter China’s growing global influence and improve U.S. competitiveness. Brownstein’s Government Relations team sits down to discuss this rarely used political practice, possible roadblocks, the timeline and the potential effects of a successful or failed conference.
The $1.2 trillion Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act is a once-in-a-generation investment in the nation’s infrastructure. With state and local politics increasingly driving national outcomes, our state Government Relations team takes a deep dive into how these funds trickle down from federal coffers to state and local projects from coast to coast. Tune in as they discuss the mechanics of the process and how projects like EV infrastructure and broadband expansion represent opportunities for private business.
With President Biden’s policy plans largely stalled in Congress, we’re seeing the administration’s priorities materialize in the regulatory world. Our Government Relations team dissects one of most controversial rules proposed by the Securities and Exchange Commission: the new regulations surrounding reporting of climate impacts by public companies. The discussion covers how we reached this point, how this new rule will affect companies, what SEC enforcement of this regulation might look like and potential challenges to implementation moving forward.
The implementation of the $1.2 trillion bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act represents the largest infusion of infrastructure funds in a generation. With so much funding up for grabs, road bumps are to be expected. Our federal Government Relations team discusses what implementation of this historic bill looks like, what will get funded, potential oversight of these funds and how the Biden administration’s legislative agenda will be affected going forward.
As gridlock on Capitol Hill continues, state and local politics become more and more relevant every election cycle. With 36 of 50 states holding gubernatorial elections this year, governors are largely shaping national policy on issues ranging from COVID mandates and crime to education policy and infrastructure repairs. Tune in as our State Government Relations team dissects the most significant 2022 governor races, the balance of red and blue states on the electoral map, issues impacting Republicans versus Democrats on state ballots, and why—in the end—all politics are local.
Even as more states legalize cannabis, it is still federally prohibited despite attempts from a bipartisan group of lawmakers to pass industry-friendly legislation. In this panel discussion, Shareholder Melissa Kuipers Blake and Policy Directors Drew Littman and Brian Wild swap insights on the status of federal legislation including the SAFE Banking Act, MORE Act and Cannabis Administration and Opportunity Act. They also discuss possible impacts from the upcoming 2022 midterm elections on the cannabis industry.
Based in California, the White Buffalo Land Trust is a leader in an international regenerative agriculture movement. Shareholder Beth Collins joins its Founder and President Steve Finkel and Director of Land Stewardship Jesse Smith to discuss the acquisition of 1,000 acres on the Gaviota Coast in Santa Barbara County and their plans to preserve habitat while improving human health and supply chains for regenerative products–creating a model for sustainable farms of the future.
Colorado is the latest state with its own comprehensive data privacy law. Tune in to hear about the legislative debates before the bill became law, why nuances and differences among state and international privacy laws will make compliance difficult for some companies, what rules and regulations may shape the Colorado privacy landscape in the coming months and what companies should do to prepare before the law goes into effect two years from now.
President Biden’s health care agenda has come into focus after the release of his FY 2022 budget request. However, most of the proposals outlined by the president are unlikely to pass through a deeply divided congress. In this segment, Brownstein’s government relations team discusses all the latest activity on health care including which provisions made it into the budget request, what can realistically be included in a potential reconciliation package, and why budget reconciliation may be the only viable path to enactment for many of the cornerstones of President Biden’s ambitious agenda.
With President Biden reaching 100 days in office this Friday, his administration’s China policy apparatus is nearly solidified. In this segment, the Brownstein government relations team discusses the latest activity on China policy, from developments on Capitol Hill to Pennsylvania Avenue, as well as how bipartisan focus on US-China relations could recalibrate private sector advocacy in Washington, D.C.
Infrastructure’s name appears to have been finally called in Washington, D.C., as congressional Democrats and the Biden administration set their sights on passing a multi-trillion dollar plan. In this podcast, Brownstein’s government relations team provides real-time analysis on where negotiations stand and deliberates potential sticking points to passing such legislation.
A unified Democratic government will recalibrate the focus of state attorneys general. Alissa Gardenswartz joins Stan Garnett and a recent addition to the Brownstein team, former U.S. Senator and Arkansas Attorney General Mark Pryor, to discuss new issues state AGs are likely to focus on and how heightened partisanship in Washington, D.C. may influence the agendas of state AGs across the country.
In 2021, more than 17 states so far have introduced some form of privacy-related legislation, and there’s likely more to come. Shareholders Alissa Gardenswartz and David Hale discuss Virginia’s imminent Consumer Data Protection Act and other state laws poised for passage, the legislative volley over a federal privacy statute, lessons learned from other consumer protection laws and the potential frustration for businesses and consumers alike. When this podcast was recorded, Virginia had not yet passed its new privacy law.
With the tumultuous 2020 election season behind us, a panel of Brownstein's Health Care group and additional experts from the health care industry discuss potential changes to key health care laws, the future of health care cost containment and telehealth, policy updates on COVID-19, and how these elements will impact the health care industry and businesses generally.
Panelists: Moderator: Mike King, shareholder at Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck Emily Felder, senior policy advisor and counsel at Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck Alex Geier, senior health care banker at GLC Advisors & Co. Dr. Elizabeth Hawk, faculty at Stanford School of Medicine and president at Ampersand Intelligence
The past year brought privacy and data security issues into sharper focus for many companies. Shareholders Alissa Gardenswartz and David Hale discuss the privacy and cybersecurity landscape and what’s on the horizon for companies in 2021. They cover how companies should approach privacy compliance in the wake of developments around the GDPR and the California Consumer Privacy Act, what new state and federal privacy laws may be coming this year as well as what privacy enforcement may look like at the FTC, and the most important thing companies should be doing right now related to cybersecurity.
Upon President-elect Joe Biden’s inauguration, there will be a Democrat-controlled government for the first time since 2011. Mark Begich moderates a conversation with Al Mottur, Greta Joynes and LaKeitha Anderson to unpack how the 117th Congress, controlled by the narrowest of margins, and new administration will change policy, politics and process in Washington, D.C.
Climate policy was an integral part of President-elect Joe Biden's campaign platform, and his administration will evaluate an unprecedented number of issues through an environmental lens. Brownstein’s government relations team provides insight into which decision-makers in Biden’s orbit will play a key role on climate issues, what immediate actions the new administration is likely to take and the level of appetite in Congress for energy and environmental reform.
President-elect Joe Biden has pledged to expand “Buy American” policies, but what balance will Biden strike between domestic manufacturing and U.S. trade policy? In this segment, former Sen. Mark Begich moderates a discussion between Lori Harju and former Rep. Ed Royce to discuss how trade policy under Biden will compare to President Trump, and what Congress’ role will be in influencing the Biden administration’s approach to trading with nations such as China.
When President-elect Joe Biden is inaugurated on Jan. 20, 2021, there will be immediate and long-term implications for U.S. policy across the board. From potential day-one executive actions to Biden’s near-term legislative priorities, the Brownstein team discusses how the first 100 days of the new government may unfold and what opportunities will exist for private-public collaboration as fresh policies are developed.
The impact of the pandemic on states is very real as state legislatures across the country experience budget shortfalls. Sarah Mercer, Kristina Kleist and Kristin Lee from the firm’s State Government Relations practice discuss how Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico and Wyoming have navigated federal and state relief funding so far and what to expect going forward.
There’s been no shortage of interest in the top of the ticket in the 2020 election, but there’s much at stake down ticket as well at the state level. Shareholders Sarah Mercer and Brin Gibson from the firm’s State & Local Legislation & Policy Group break down races to watch at the gubernatorial, attorney general and state legislature level that could also have a big impact.
California continues to break new ground in consumer protection regulation, having just established the new Department of Financial Protection and Innovation, or “mini-CFPB,” as well as being poised to pass yet another sweeping data privacy law on Nov. 3. Shareholders Jonathan Sandler, Alissa Gardenswartz and Sarah Auchterlonie break down these developments and discuss what they mean for businesses, and how California is shaping future regulation in these areas for the entire country.
The House China Task Force recently issued a report with hundreds of policy recommendations to counter current and emerging threats from China. In this segment, the Brownstein government relations team analyzes which recommendations are likely to be prioritized next cycle, and advises on the significant impact new policies may have on companies and their supply chains.
With a number of reauthorization bills outstanding, a potential omnibus appropriations bill on the horizon, and economic stimulus negotiations ongoing, the days and months following Nov. 3 will be active and consequential. Drew Littman moderates a conversation with Bill McGrath, Brian Wild and Nadeam Elshami to provide informative analysis on possible policy outcomes during this year’s “lame duck” session.
Both candidates in the upcoming presidential election have indicated changes to tax policy will be a priority, yet there is a stark contrast in their proposed approaches to altering corporate, international and individual provisions in the tax code. In this podcast, Brownstein’s National Tax Policy Group, in the style of The McLaughlin Group, forecasts the sequence of tax-related developments likely to occur under each potential landscape in 2021.
On October 8, Brownstein’s Health Care industry group hosted a panel discussion with industry experts about what the election, the Affordable Care Act challenge before the Supreme Court and policy trends mean for the future of health care and industry transactions. The discussion includes a pre-election assessment on further COVID aid legislation, the likely result of the ACA challenge, potential Trump and Biden presidential priorities on health care policies and responses to ACA Supreme Court scenarios, and the environment for health care businesses and dealmaking.
With ballots printed and the election less than a month away, Sarah Mercer and David Meschke unpack what’s on the Colorado ballot and the current political climate. They cover the strength of the state’s mail-in ballot process, Congressional races and judicial retention elections and the details of all the initiatives and measures that made it on the Colorado ballot.
Any one U.S. senator can prevent a bill from receiving a vote. The procedure that grants that ability, known as the filibuster, has a well-documented history in the Senate of preserving the rights of the minority party. Should there be a Democratic majority in the next Senate, many political analysts speculate the filibuster could be in jeopardy. Our team of Democratic and Republican strategists dive into the likelihood the filibuster is removed and the significant impact its elimination would have on the legislative process.
Former Vice President Joe Biden and Sen. Kamala Harris (D-CA) are officially the Democratic nominees for president and vice president. In this segment, Drew Littman talks with Al Mottur, Carmencita Whonder and Brian McGuire to discuss the importance of the vice presidential pick historically and its significance this year. The team also covers the impact Sen. Harris will have on the race at large and whether she is likely to inspire voters and move the needle in battleground states.
Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser joins Brownstein shareholders Alissa Gardenswartz and Sarah Mercer for a discussion about the future of antitrust enforcement, ensuring consumer protection while supporting innovation and issues arising from the pandemic, including price gouging and evictions.
With the passing of the Aug. 3 deadline for signature gathering for citizen-initiated ballot measures in Colorado, Sarah Mercer and David Meschke discuss what initiatives are already on the ballot, what they expect to make it on the ballot and notably what will not make it on the ballot this year. They also cover online signature gathering and touch on TABOR and Gallagher Amendment issues going into the Nov. 3 election.
The COVID-19 pandemic has required city planning departments to change how they manage development projects. Brownstein Shareholder Jamie Thalgott brings together Alfredo Melesio, City of North Las Vegas Assistant City Manager, Michael Tassi, City of Henderson Director of Community Development and Services, and Robert Summerfield, City of Las Vegas Director of Planning, to discuss updates to entitlement and development application procedures, changes to the approval processes and development trends they are seeing as social distancing and remote work continue.
With the presidential election fewer than four months away, former Vice President Joe Biden has opened up a sizable lead in national polling over incumbent President Donald Trump. But how should these numbers be interpreted? Will both national and swing-state polling diverge from actual results this November as they did in 2016? Drew Littman moderates a discussion with Al Mottur and Brian McGuire to gauge the significance of recent polling and unpack fresh developments from the campaign trail.
On June 23, Brownstein’s Health Care industry group convened a roundtable of health care professionals and experts to discuss the health care business climate during and post COVID-19. The discussion includes trends across different health care sectors, an update from Brownstein’s Washington, D.C. team, False Claims Act issues associated with COVID-19 economic stimulus monies, the business and deal making environment and risks specific the health care industry, antitrust issues that could arise, as well as updates on the current state of the industry from medical professionals.
Brownstein Shareholder Diane De Felice joins Lauri Moffet-Fehlberg, senior principal at Dahlin Group Architecture, for a discussion on challenges and opportunities in new construction versus the existing built environment following the COVID-19 pandemic. They also cover how innovation such as apps tied to design responses—like new bike lanes, mapping sidewalks and other changes—can encourage safe use of public spaces for recreation and non-vehicular traffic.
In this episode of Brownstein’s What’s Next Nevada, Shareholder Mitch Langberg is joined by Ellen Schulhofer and Rich Benenson from Brownstein’s leadership team. They discuss lessons learned as business leaders during the COVID-19 pandemic and how those can be applied as businesses reopen, goal setting, the importance of input from all levels of a company to help revise internal processes as well as making empathy and wellness a priority.
Americans will cast their votes in the 2020 presidential election in less than five months, drawing an unprecedented election cycle to a close. The year, so far, has tested the ability of campaigns to adapt and meet the moment, as the nation continues to battle the COVID-19 global pandemic and grapple with recent protests. Drew Littman moderates a conversation with Al Mottur and Brian McGuire to provide a full landscape analysis of the race as it currently stands and offer insight into how it may unfold in the coming months.
In this episode of Brownstein’s What’s Next Colorado—a podcast series devoted to the legal, political and business issues companies will face as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic—Shareholders Sarah Mercer and Tal Diamant discuss Gov. Jared Polis’ announcement that Colorado restaurants may begin to reopen for in-person dining. They cover general restaurant reopening guidelines, Denver’s temporary program for restaurants to expand into open areas, issues that should be considered before expanding into public areas, as well as the impact of recent protests as restaurants try to gain footing.
This episode of Brownstein’s What’s Next podcast series—devoted to the legal, political and business issues companies will face in the weeks and months to come as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic—focuses on the liability risks of making inaccurate statements related to the current crisis. Brownstein Shareholders Mitch Langberg, Greg Brower and Alissa Gardenswartz discuss how representations businesses make to obtain benefits from the trillions of dollars of aid approved by Congress and statements made to the public surrounding businesses reopening can lead to government investigations and civil litigation.
In the first episode of Brownstein’s What’s Next Colorado—a podcast series devoted to the legal, political and business issues companies will face in the weeks and months to come as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic—Brownstein Shareholders Sarah Mercer, Doug Friednash and Melissa Kuipers Blake discuss where Colorado is at right now from a state and municipalities perspective, what reopening looks like especially for restaurants, symptom tracking and important liability concerns.
In the inaugural episode of Brownstein’s What’s Next Nevada, Brownstein Shareholders Mitch Langberg, Frank Flansburg and Rebecca Miltenberger discuss how the COVID-19 crisis has triggered contract issues such as force majeure clauses and other challenges to performance, how that has impacted business over the last several months and what happens if contracting parties can’t reach agreement in dealing with these issues.
As developers try to navigate the ever-changing world of COVID-19 and its impact on balancing sustainability with new health concerns, Brownstein Shareholder Diane De Felice joins Lauri Moffet-Fehlberg, senior principal at Dahlin Group Architecture for a series of discussions on how design is adapting. Their first episode covers how the pandemic may affect real estate sectors differently depending on product type and location. Measures to combat health issues could shift trends such as reduced square-feet per person for social distancing, more touchless components and a focus on ventilation, as well as what implications these will have on affordable housing and the expanding e-commerce market.
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak issued a Declaration of Emergency, and Congress has passed a series of measures intended to mitigate the impact of the crisis in the U.S. Greg Brower and Neal Tomlinson discuss how these actions will affect businesses in Nevada. The call was moderated by Kristina Kleist.
In episode No. 2 of the Colorado Women’s Chamber of Commerce podcast powered by Brownstein’s Women’s Leadership Initiative, Brownstein Shareholder and CWCC Board Member Sarah Mercer hosts Amber McReynolds, CEO for the National Vote At Home Institute and Coalition and former Director of Elections for the City and County of Denver. Sarah and Amber discuss Amber’s new book When Women Vote, recent voting trends and some of the most significant changes to voting in Colorado.
As technology continues to evolve at a rapid pace, the ability to protect these technologies from cyber attacks is more critical than ever. From artificial intelligence and cryptocurrency to the nation’s infrastructure, targets for sophisticated cyber attackers are only multiplying. Mark Begich sits down with Al Mottur and Greta Joynes to discuss how the federal government has approached cybersecurity in the past and shed light on potential solutions and probable pitfalls going forward.
The federal government is contending with state legislatures across the country implementing laws governing the classification of workers. Many of these laws restrict who can be classified as an independent contractor as opposed to an employee, impacting multiple industries, including those within the “gig economy.” Geoff Burr, Radha Mohan and Will Moschella, in a discussion moderated by Mark Begich, discuss the ripple effect that recently-passed legislation in California may have in Washington, and whether the push to redefine employees and contractors creates more problems than solutions for the rapidly expanding gig economy.
Sarah Mercer and David Meschke discuss Colorado citizen ballot initiatives for the 2019-2020 cycle. They compare the volume of initiatives this cycle to the previous cycle, identify hot topics they’re seeing from the current initiatives, remind us what’s already on the ballot, summarize other initiatives moving through the process and point out key upcoming deadlines.
With the Iowa Caucus nearly underway, the nation will be watching closely to see how candidates fare in their first real test. Drew Littman moderates a discussion with Nadeam Elshami, David Reid and Brian Wild to provide fresh analysis on the current state of the presidential race and offer insight into likely outcomes in Iowa and how these results may impact the race going forward.
Starting in 2020, Colorado’s employers will face a new landscape regarding how to pay their hourly and salaried employees. For example, on Jan. 1, Denver will become the first Colorado city to raise its local minimum wage independent from the state’s minimum. But that’s not the only big change ahead for the state’s wage standards. Tune in as Shareholders Sarah Mercer and Martine Wells along with Associate Craig Finger discuss what will be increasingly stark contrasts between the federal and Colorado wage requirements, how cities are expected to respond to some of these changes and, most importantly, why the proposed replacement to the Colorado Minimum Wage Order will mean big changes for Colorado’s employers.
Privacy, and the GDPR in particular, has captured the headlines in recent years, but it is only one element of a much larger legal and operational landscape that can expose companies (and their officers) to significant risk. Guy Sereff and Erin Eiselein discuss some often overlooked information security issues that companies should be focusing on to ensure compliance and minimize risk in this dynamic landscape.
Future developments that will change political strategies are always on the horizon but not always unpredictable. In this podcast, Mark Begich sits down with Geoff Burr and Drew Littman to foreshadow “wild card” issues that would deeply impact domestic politics in 2020 should they become a reality. From a deep third party run in the presidential race to a government shutdown or Supreme Court vacancy – they describe the impact and likelihood of game-changing political events.
Technologies like artificial intelligence are fundamentally altering the way health providers service patients. As the health care industry evolves, the federal government and state medical boards across the country will face increased pressure to address these changes. Mark Begich moderates a conversation with David Reid and our guests, Eric Fish and Sarvam TerKonda of the Federation of State Medical Boards, and René Quashie of the Consumer Technology Association, in which they discuss the regulatory landscape for AI in health care and whether regulations should address specific technologies or overarching principals.
Welcome to the first episode of the Colorado Women’s Chamber of Commerce podcast powered by Brownstein’s Women’s Leadership Initiative. Brownstein Shareholder and CWCC Board Member Sarah Mercer hosts CWCC President and CEO Kristen Blessman for a discussion about what they’re doing to help women owned businesses grow over the million dollar mark, what companies can do to help advance women in the business community and upcoming CWCC events.
With the 2019 election in Colorado approaching, Shareholder Sarah Mercer and Associate David Meschke provide an update on the election, including information about two statewide referred ballot measures (Propositions CC and DD) and voter trends so far in 2019, and take a quick look ahead at the 2020 election.
Impeachment activity has been frenetic and though we’re inundated with news updates, many Americans are still left with more questions than answers. Will subpoenas be enforced in light of the administration’s lack of compliance? How will Sen. Mitch McConnell respond if the House passes articles of impeachment? Drew Littman moderates a conversation with Will Moschella, Nadeam Elshami and Greg Brower, in which they put the current impeachment proceedings into historical context and provide insight into where the process is heading.
As state attorney general enforcement continues to ramp up, learn about how state attorneys general work with each other and their federal partners, where they are focusing their enforcement efforts, and how to establish relationships with attorneys general so you can effectively head off or mitigate an investigation. Brownstein Shareholder Alissa Gardenswartz, who previously served as deputy attorney general for consumer protection in Colorado, moderates a discussion with fellow Shareholders Sarah Auchterlonie and Sarah Mercer as well as special guest Karen White, executive director of the Conference of Western Attorneys General and the Attorney General Alliance.
In this episode of the “Finance in Five” Podcast Series, Corporate Shareholder Jay Spader and Associate Scott McEachron discuss the rise and fall of the most important number in the world, LIBOR; it’s replacement, SOFR; and what you should be thinking about to ensure a smooth transition to SOFR.
The House Financial Services Committee hit the ground running following the August recess, and numerous issues are top of mind for members, including data privacy, interest rate caps and income inequality. Mark Begich moderates a conversation with Zach Pfister, Milan Dalal and Travis Norton in which they discuss committee chair Maxine Waters’ agenda and dive into legislative proposals that could gain traction over the next year.
Autonomous vehicles, drones and artificial intelligence have not only captured the attention of the public but also the U.S. government. As policymakers begin to consider establishing new federal rules, Geoff Burr and Greta Joynes, in a discussion moderated by Mark Begich, provide a roadmap for how Congress and the administration may approach regulating these emerging technologies.
As Democrats and Republicans in Congress work to reach a deal on the USMCA, trade talks with China have escalated and intensified, with a U.S./China trade meeting set to take place in Washington in early October. Brian Wild moderates a conversation with Ed Royce, Lori Harju, Nadeam Elshami and Russ Sullivan in which they lay out a timeline for passing the USMCA and discuss the probability of negotiating an agreement with China.
From rest and meal periods for hourly employees to independent contractors in the gig economy, Brownstein shareholder Martine Wells and plaintiff’s attorney Brian Gonzales come together across the “v.” to discuss wage and hour trends impacting Colorado employers and employees.
A power shift in the House has completely transformed the nature of congressional oversight. While Congress’ relationship with the president has dominated headlines, deliberate and methodical oversight is having a real impact on private companies. Mark Begich moderates a discussion with Brownstein’s Congressional Oversight & Investigations team, providing an overview on the current landscape and advising on best practices for businesses, corporations and individuals facing a potential investigation.
Despite heightened tension on Capitol Hill, numerous legislative proposals and agreements are inching towards a vote, including the NDAA, USMCA and two spending packages. In a conversation moderated by Mark Begich, Brownstein’s Elizabeth Maier, Brian McKeon and Drew Littman discuss imminent legislation that could receive bipartisan support and explore policy ideas that could materialize into law down the road.
With the first presidential debate nearly upon us, 20 Democratic candidates are about to present their policy platforms to a national audience. Drew Littman moderates a conversation with David Reid, John Sonsalla and Greta Joynes, discussing how the campaign playbook has changed since the 2016 election and offering insight into how the first debate may unfold.
Following the Colorado Supreme Court decision that repealing TABOR is a single subject and Colorado Ballot Initiative #3 can move forward with the Title Board, Shareholder Sarah Mercer and Associate David Meschke break down the decision and discuss what happens next for this much-watched initiative.
As state attorneys general play a more prominent role in policy issues, Shareholders Alissa Gardenswartz and Sarah Mercer discuss recent trends they’re seeing across the country and some examples of consumer protection powers being used in traditional and also creative ways by state AGs to address issues in their states.
Colorado's Initiative #3 seeks to repeal the Tax Payer Bill of Rights, more commonly known in Colorado as TABOR. Brownstein Shareholder Sarah Mercer and Associate David Meschke provide background on the initiative, an overview of the ballot initiative process and insight on what could happen now that the initiative has been appealed to the Colorado Supreme Court.
Earlier this spring, the Trump administration asked judges to toss out the entire Affordable Care Act, setting up another likely Supreme Court battle and raising questions about the future of health insurance for millions of Americans. Meanwhile, the 2018 election brought a "blue wave" to Colorado, with Democrats in full control of state government for the first time in many years. Corporate Department Chair Mike King moderates a discussion with Denver Shareholders Mike Feeley, Sarah Mercer and Darryl Landahl as well as Senior Policy Advisor and Counsel Emily Felder from the firm’s Washington, D.C. office. They analyze the new political order for health care, discuss pending legislation and engage in an open roundtable discussion.
The Treasury Department has released the latest set of regulations providing guidance on investment in the Opportunity Zones created by the Tax Reform Act. Brownstein shareholders Nicole Ament, Greg Berger and Erik Jensen discuss the new regulations and how to structure investment in Opportunity Zones to take advantage of the deferral of capital gains taxes.
With the presidential campaign cycle in full swing, both parties have shown renewed interest in reforming the nation’s health care system. As the House convenes its first Medicare for All hearing, questions remain about the high price tag of the proposal and whether Democratic leadership will actually bring the legislation to a vote. Drew Littman moderates a conversation with Emily Felder, Nadeam Elshami and Jerome Murray, providing insight into the likelihood of a bipartisan bill on health care reform and the future of the Affordable Care Act.
Experts have recently made a startling claim: the United States will need to invest more than $4.5 trillion by 2025 to fix its failing infrastructure. Debates over ways to generate revenue — whether to invest in new technology or repair existing systems, and how to achieve infrastructure development without promoting environmental degradation — remain ongoing. Geoff Burr, Greta Joynes and Brian McKeon, in a discussion moderated by Mark Begich, discuss ways the 116th Congress is likely to address infrastructure and the challenges that lie ahead.
The United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement has been signed by each country’s respective leader, but its fate now rests in the hands of legislators. Past difficulty enforcing NAFTA labor standards have left members of Congress wary and cautious. Mark Begich moderates a conversation with Lori Harju, Milan Dalal, and the newest addition to the Brownstein team, former House Foreign Affairs Committee Chair Ed Royce, in which they discuss the trade agreement’s probability of success and shed light on the global impact of it failing.
In this episode of the Finance in Five podcast series, Corporate Shareholders Jay Spader and Mark Oveson take five minutes to discuss how to distinguish different types of junior debt and the accompanying subordination agreements.
Employment Shareholder Lisa Hogan discusses Colorado Senate Bill 85, the Equal Pay For Equal Work Act, with proponent Charlotte Sweeney. Lisa and Charlotte, who tend to be on opposite sides in employment cases, try to unpack the complicated issue of equal pay and the possible impacts of this proposed legislation.
Arts Advocacy Day is a sight to behold: 85 leading national arts organizations and over 450 attendees from 48 different states roam the halls of Congress, meeting with legislators and staff to discuss policy issues affecting the arts community. Brownstein advisor and former Sen. Mark Begich sits down with artists Rita Moreno, Ben Folds and Brian Stokes Mitchell, along with Bob Lynch from Americans for the Arts, to discuss the connection between arts and the economy and the importance of inspiring arts advocacy in the nation’s youth.
With any new Congress comes notable change, and the national defense policy landscape on Capitol Hill is no exception. These changes bring new questions: What can we expect to see from a new dynamic in the House Armed Services Committee? Will the National Defense Authorization Act spur unprecedented conflict, and how much opportunity will there be to add new riders to the bill? Moderator Greta Joynes teams up Ari Zimmerman and Barry Jackson to answer these questions and more.
The 2020 campaign season is finally upon us, and the Democratic field is beginning to take shape. Scores of presidential hopefuls have already announced their candidacy, and the campaign trail is heating up in early voting states like Iowa and South Carolina. John Sonsalla moderates a conversation between Democrats Drew Littman and David Reid, along with Republican Elizabeth Maier, in which they tackle pressing issues, such as ways Leader McConnell will use his powers to target Democratic senators seeking the nomination.
Ben Folds is known for being a talented musician and songwriter, but he also performs a vital role for the music community as an arts advocate. Ben’s an active member of the Artist Committee of Americans For The Arts, a leading nonprofit arts advocacy organization that Brownstein partners with. In a conversation with Drew Littman, Ben discusses his experience navigating the political arena and talks about how issues important to the arts community can transcend party lines.
Big tech companies face increased scrutiny from a new Congress eager to address concerns over fair competition and consumer data protection. Al Mottur and Greta Joynes, in a conversation moderated by Drew Littman, explain the “tech-lash” against big Silicon Valley companies. Al and Greta address the many issues confronting tech titans in this new era of heightened regulation, including congressional oversight which could be affected by 2020 campaigns.
Tribes nationwide are seeking ways to develop sustainable economic growth, but opportunities to do so are often governed by federal policy. Ryan Smith moderates a conversation between Sarah Walters and Sarah Auchterlonie in which they discuss methods for developing economic opportunity within tribes, such as tribal lending. By addressing how tribes’ financial interests are intertwined with federal regulation and policy, like the CFPB’s underwriting rules and the U.S. Department of Labor’s enforcement of ERISA and the PPA, Walters and Auchterlonie provide a roadmap to solving issues impacting tribes doing business across the country.
In our latest Senate update, Democrat Brian McKeon and Republican Elizabeth Maier, along with moderator Drew Littman, discuss how the 116th Congress will set itself apart. Will substantive legislation make its way through both chambers in 2019, or has the shutdown stifled meaningful progress? Looking ahead to 2020, which senators are vulnerable for re-election and which ones can we expect to see on the presidential campaign trail? Brian and Elizabeth navigate the current tumult on Capitol Hill to answer these questions and more.
The now-20-year movement to legalize the use of cannabis shows no sign of slowing down. From efforts to harmonize federal law with state laws, to blockchain technologies linked to financing cannabis-related businesses, the industry is widening and drawing increased scrutiny. Drew Littman moderates a conversation between Will Moschella, Nadeam Elshami, Brian Wild and Milan Dalal, in which they address current DOJ enforcement actions, the future role of the federal government in regulation, and how and why support has come from both sides of the political aisle.
David Gaspers, principal city planner at City and County of Denver, joins Brownstein Shareholder Caitlin Quander for a discussion about Blueprint Denver, the city’s land use and transportation plan for the next 20 years. Through Denver’s two-year outreach and planning effort, input from thousands of Denverites has resulted in a draft plan. Learn where Denver is working to target investment and how land use decisions will be made through the lens of social equity.
Many in Washington anticipate a congressional agenda packed with investigations come January. But how exactly will those take shape? Drew Littman moderates a conversation between Greg Brower, co-chair of Brownstein’s Government Investigations practice, and Will Moschella, who prior to his career at the DOJ served as the chief legal counsel and parliamentarian of the House Committee on the Judiciary. They discuss Congress’ oversight tools and available enforcement actions, the limits of its authority and the ripest subjects for oversight in the 116th Congress.
Nina Ozlu Tunceli, chief counsel of government and public affairs and executive director of the Americans for the Arts Action Fund, and Narric Rome, vice president for government affairs and arts education for Americans for the Arts, join Brownstein Policy Advisor David Reid for a discussion moderated by our own Drew Littman on how they advocate for the arts in Washington. Nina and Narric cover the challenge of sustaining federal funding, the Arts Action Fund, how arts education can fuel the creative industry and why one of their biggest policy partners is the United States Conference of Mayors.
In our latest Policy Update, Democrat Brian McKeon and Republican Elizabeth Maier join Policy Director Drew Littman for a bipartisan discussion on what will be accomplished legislatively before the end of the 115th Congress and the impact of the tomorrow's elections. They discuss key legislation including appropriations funding, the Farm Bill, tax extenders and a possible bipartisan immigration deal will pass the finish line before January. This close to the midterms, political campaign messaging is getting more heated; our team delves into what is working for both Democrats and Republicans and how that messaging may affect outcomes.
Brownstein Senior Policy Advisor Mike Stratton joins Shareholder Melissa Kuipers Blake to discuss Mike’s role in Gary Hart’s campaign for the 1988 Democratic presidential nomination that is depicted in the movie The Front Runner. They discuss Mike’s experience as Hart’s lead advance man, how the events of 1988 fundamentally changed political reporting and their thoughts on correlations between Hart’s story and the current political environment.
Kristin Parello-Plesner, Strategic Director for OvaCure, joins Brownstein Policy Advisor Araceli Gutierrez for a discussion on how OvaCure is challenging the current paradigms in cancer research. As OvaCure signed its first US-based ovarian cancer research project at the University of Pennsylvania, Brownstein has worked with OvaCure to connect with and establish a strong network of key US stakeholders. Kristin and Araceli discuss how U.S.-Danish relations can attract more innovation to the United States and highlight the importance of social philanthropy and its critical role in funding for ovarian cancer research.
The 2018 midterm elections will set the stage for how the Trump administration will govern during the balance of the term and impact legislative and regulatory initiatives. Listen in as Corporate Department Chair Mike King moderates a bipartisan discussion with Brownstein Shareholder Greg Berger, Strategic Advisor Barry Jackson and Policy Director Drew Littman. They provide insight on hot topics that could impact businesses following the midterms, including: taxation of private equity at the state level, Medicare for all, the deficit, antitrust and infrastructure as well as the potential for increased privacy laws at the federal level.
In this episode of the “Finance in Five” Podcast Series, Corporate Shareholders Jay Spader, Mike Pankow and Mark Oveson take five minutes to discuss the concept of “funding to a plan” in distressed lending scenarios. Listen in as they provide insight into the when, why and how of “funding to a plan”.
In our latest Senate update, Democrat Drew Littman and Republican Brian Wild discuss which major pieces of legislation are likely to see the sun next Congress and just how the nation’s anger has motivated — and stymied — congressional activity. Has the GOP’s philosophy, as a party, drastically changed since President Trump took office? Will this election actually be determined by policy issues? Will changing committee chairs fundamentally shift the focus of Congress? Drew and Brian answer these questions and more as we wait for the fallout from this midterm season.
Republican Greta Joynes moderates a conversation between Democrats Zach Pfister and Nadeam Elshami in our latest update on House politics. Nadeam and Zach discuss the issues that, in these divisive times, have unified the Democratic caucus from California to the Rust Belt and how the new generation of incoming House members will reshape the party for years to come. They address the rumblings of leadership changes aimed at Nancy Pelosi, and Greta weighs in on the leadership vacuum on the Republican side of the aisle. As downtowners evaluate the next congressional makeup, our team predicts who the deal-makers and the deal-breakers will be.
The Tax Reform Act created a new program to encourage capital investment in over 8,700 Opportunity Zones throughout the United States. The program has the potential to provide investors in Opportunity Zones with the deferral of capital gains taxes until 2026 along with the possible elimination of tax on the appreciation recognized on the investment in an Opportunity Fund. Brownstein attorneys, including those working on the front lines of tax regulation in Washington, discuss steps you can take to benefit from this new federal tax program.
Nevada operates on a biennial budget cycle to coincide with the meeting of the Legislature. Learn about the process that every two years lawmakers are required to enact a new operating budget that will fund the state for two fiscal years.
Nevada is one of only a few states in the nation that has a biennial legislature, making the 18 months between sessions a critical time for anyone looking to engage in the Nevada Legislative process. This podcast outlines what to consider regarding a strong interim strategy.
Testifying before the Legislature can be overwhelming if you are not familiar with the process. We are going to walk through the basics that will make you seem like a seasoned professional.
Nevada has a unique mix of contribution limits and time restrictions on campaign contributions to candidates for state office. This podcast explores some of these state campaign finance rules.
The beginning of every law starts with a Bill Draft Request in Nevada. This podcast explains what a “BDR” is and what it means.
In 1998, Nevada voters approved a constitutional amendment that limits legislative sessions to 120 calendar days. This podcast explores the dynamics of a 120 day session, key deadlines and how these predetermined limitations shape the process of policy making and advocacy in our state.
With the FCC’s recent movement on the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA), the FCC and Congress seek to find the middle ground between protecting consumers’ privacy and an industry burdened by litigation. Watchdog groups and the private sector are becoming increasingly engaged. The DC Circuit has provided the FCC with a roadmap for reform, which Chairman Ajit Pai seems to support, but ultimately, Congress may have to weigh in. How will legislation move in such a partisan environment? And what can the FCC do on its own? Shareholders Rich Benenson and Michael Pryor and Policy Advisor Greta Joynes dive in and explain.
Brownstein’s Tax Policy Group Chair Russ Sullivan moderates the first in an ongoing tax series. Harold Hancock, Rosemary Becchi, Lori Harju, Charlie Iovino and Radha Mohan cover everything from John McCain’s tax legacy and Tax Reform 2.0 to the Treasury Department’s flurry of regulatory activity and what we can expect from Congress during the lame-duck session this fall. With so much happening in the world of tax, and so much more to come, it has been anything but a sleepy legislative and regulatory session.
With Colorado’s new data security law and increased data security regulation worldwide in 2018, Erin Eiselein moderates a discussion with Esteban Morin, Anna-Liisa Mullis and Nancy Strelau about complying with the new regulatory landscape being created by state data security and privacy laws, including how the new Colorado law applies in the ERISA and health care contexts.
Jon Hrobsky, Luke Johnson and Bill McGrath along with host Alisa Nave-Worth tackle the challenges Nevada faces regarding public land issues in the post-Harry Reid era. They discuss the specific impacts for a state built on public land and that is home to Las Vegas, the only major metropolitan city in the country surrounded by BLM land, where models of successful land disposal and issues of transferred land are distinct and unprecedented. They also dive into the issue of mineral rights trespasses and the unpredictability this issue invites for developers, what they attribute this issue to, workable solutions and what to expect going forward.
David Cohen and Elizabeth Maier, with host Elizabeth Gore, tackle the immigration debate in our latest podcast. They explain what “zero tolerance” actually means, ICE’s controversial implementation of the administration’s policies and what the chances are for a legislative solution to the immigration issue. Looking forward, they also discuss how technology is revolutionizing the various agencies involved in immigration, customs and border protection.
In our latest policy update, hosted by Drew Littman, Elizabeth Gore and Elizabeth Maier discuss the future of the post-Pruitt EPA, how the immigration issue has motivated Republican and Democratic bases and what will happen during August given Senate Majority Leader McConnell’s decision to cancel recess.
From computers and cars to toasters and coffee makers, anything connected to the internet is part of the Internet of Things (or IOT) universe. In our latest podcast, Policy Director Elizabeth Gore moderates a conversation between Shareholder Al Mottur and Policy Advisor Greta Joynes on how the consumer and industrial sectors are affected by IOT legislation and regulation, domestically and internationally. As internet-enabled technology proliferates throughout the marketplace, can standards keep up? Al and Greta discuss this question, how IOT issues affect national security, how companies are addressing liability exposure, the development of privacy frameworks and more.
Alissa Parady, director of government and chapter affairs for the International Hearing Society (IHS), joins Brownstein Policy Director Cate McCanless for a discussion about the IHS’ Fit to Serve campaign. As IHS saw more veterans approaching private practices to address hearing loss, its members worked with Brownstein on a grassroots campaign to adjust a policy limitation that complicated the VA’s ability to provide service. Alissa and Cate discuss the initiative, its success and the tremendous — and ongoing — drive from IHS members to see the campaign through to the finish line.
Join leading industry professionals as they review the current cyber threat landscape and outline the legal and operational strategies needed to protect you, your business, your customers and your data. Greg Brower, shareholder with Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck, moderates the panel titled Protect, Defend, Respond, Recover: A High Level Overview of Incident Response Preparedness. The panel includes: Ian O’Neill and Sarah Auchterlonie, both shareholders with Brownstein; Kevin Knierim, a former FBI agent who is now the managing director of Cyopsis; and Bruce Roton, senior director of security solutions architecture with CenturyLink.
Policy Director Brian Wild and Senior Policy Advisor Zach Pfister join Strategic Advisor Mark Begich for a bipartisan political update that covers hot-button primaries, including those in West Virginia, Pennsylvania and California. In a primary season suffering from sensory overload, they drill down on how polls have continued to be misleading and question the presumed given that Democrats will sweep the Midterms. With Democrats running on a national agenda and Republicans running district-by-district races, they discuss how politics this season have clearly not stayed local.
Brownstein attorney Travis Norton joins Strategic Advisor Mark Begich to provide an overview on the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) and how the Foreign Investment Risk Review Modernization Act (FIRRMA), currently moving through Congress, could expand the national security concerns that CFIUS is authorized to review. They also cover how CFIUS engages with export control laws, the regulatory work CFIUS will need to undertake if FIRRMA becomes law and the bipartisan concern in Congress to protect national security interests.
Brownstein Policy Directors Cate McCanless and Drew Littman with Policy Advisor Laura Johnson join Strategic Advisor Mark Begich to discuss the latest health care issues in Washington, including ACA stabilization efforts again falling short, where these efforts wind up in the wake of potential premium increases leading up to the 2018 midterm elections and the regulatory patchwork playing out as states seek both Medicaid expansion and 1332 waivers. The team also offers their insights into the administration’s announcement on drug pricing and the likelihood of legislative or administrative action.
Leah Dempsey, senior director of advocacy and counsel at Credit Union National Association (CUNA), joins Brownstein Shareholder Michael Pryor and Senior Policy Advisor Zach Pfister for a discussion moderated by Brownstein Strategic Advisor Mark Begich on the wave of website accessibility lawsuits hitting the credit union industry. They discuss not only background on the issue, but also the lack of clear standards from the DOJ and advice for any credit unions that have received a demand letter related to this issue.
Policy Directors Drew Littman and Brian McGuire join Strategic Advisor Mark Begich for a bipartisan political update on the upcoming confirmations of Mike Pompeo and Gina Haspel and the significance of recent March for our Lives events across the country. They also look ahead at factors that could impact the 2018 midterm and 2020 general elections.
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act altered federal tax laws in ways that will materially impact business operations and transactions. While the IRS begins implementing the new legislation, join Brownstein's Tax Group for an update of its key components impacting business entities, including inside-the-Beltway insights on the following: headline tax rates and highlights of the act, new deductions for pass-through entities, interest deductibility issues, carried interest provisions as well as M&A tax and choice of entity considerations.
Brownstein Policy Director Cate McCanless joins Strategic Advisor Mark Begich to discuss health care issues specific to the Department of Veteran Affairs, including recent controversies at the VA, its place as one of the largest purchasers of health care in the country and its potential impact on drug pricing, as well as attempts to streamline its system and the Medicare donut hole in the budget deal.
Policy Director Elizabeth Gore, Policy Advisor Greta Joynes, DC Shareholder Bill McGrath and LA Shareholder Diane De Felice – all members of the firm’s infrastructure group – come together to discuss a potential infrastructure bill this year, how the funding might work, rural broadband and how the desire to shorten the timeframe for infrastructure projects could influence the environmental review process.
Brownstein Policy Directors Elizabeth Gore and Elizabeth Maier bring their broad knowledge of congressional issues from both sides of the aisle together for a discussion, moderated by Strategic Advisor Mark Begich, that includes the possibility of a tax reform fix-it bill, the recent decision by the Supreme Court to not review DACA, the impact of the ongoing Russia special investigation and how the deficit could play out in the 2018 midterm elections.
Listen in as Policy Directors Brian Wild and Drew Littman join Strategic Advisor Mark Begich to give an update on the current political landscape. With the 2018 midterm elections still nine months out, their bipartisan discussion includes primary activity, predictions on if the makeup of the House and Senate could shift and the potential impact of voters in the 18-29 age group.
Policy Director Elizabeth Maier joins Strategic Advisors Barry Jackson and Mark Begich for an immigration update that covers the recent decision by the Supreme Court to not review the DACA case, looks back at the 2007 effort on immigration reform and discusses the current administration’s role as a convening power on this topic.
Brownstein attorneys Travis Norton and Milan Dalal join Strategic Advisor Mark Begich to provide their take on Mick Mulvaney, now acting head of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, consent orders from the Cordray regime, the role state attorneys general could play in consumer protection and how regulators and policy makers are reacting to cryptocurrency.
Policy Director Elizabeth Maier joins Sen. Mark Begich for an immigration update and discussion on the current state of DACA and other important immigration issues that Congress is considering.
Brownstein Policy Directors Lori Harju, Brian Wild, Drew Littman and Brian McGuire join Strategic Advisor Mark Begich to discuss the outcomes from the historic tax bill passed at the end of last year. Their discussion covers the corporate response to the bill, the possibility of technical corrections getting passed and how the tax bill could impact the 2018 midterm elections.
Brownstein Policy Directors Elizabeth Gore and Elizabeth Maier bring their broad knowledge of congressional issues from both sides of the aisle together for a discussion, moderated by Strategic Advisor Mark Begich, that includes the Feb. 8 continuing resolution and the potential impact of the debt ceiling, as well as immigration, infrastructure and their thoughts on any fallout from the three-day government shutdown.
Listen in as former Senate chiefs of staff come together to give an update on the current political landscape. Policy Directors Brian McGuire and Drew Littman join Strategic Advisor Mark Begich for a bipartisan discussion on the possibility of a shift in the House and Senate, increased democratic turnout and Trump’s impact on red states with 2018 midterm elections.
Brownstein Shareholders Ellen Whittemore and Will Moschella join American Gaming Association client Chris Cylke to discuss the Supreme Court’s oral arguments on Christie v. NCAA and what happens next with respect to the constitutionality of the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act of 1992, which prohibits sports betting outside of Nevada and a handful of more regulated states.
Brownstein Policy Advisors John Sonsalla and Travis Norton join Strategic Advisor Mark Begich to provide analysis of Richard Cordray’s exit as director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, the CFPB’s staying power with new leadership from OMB Director Mick Mulvaney and an overview of what’s on the horizon for the CFPB.
Brownstein Policy Directors Drew Littman and Brian McGuire join Strategic Advisor Mark Begich for a political update that includes the impact of sexual harassment claims in Congress, what happens if Roy Moore wins the Alabama Senate seat and Tom Cotton potentially being tapped to head the CIA.
Brownstein Policy Directors Elizabeth Gore and Elizabeth Maier bring their broad knowledge of congressional issues from both sides of the aisle together for a discussion, moderated by Strategic Advisor Mark Begich, that includes the two-week continuing resolution and whether it will be a bipartisan package, how the success with tax reform could influence the continuing resolution and the Alexander-Murray health care deal, as well as the overlay of recent sexual harassment charges plaguing Congress.
Brownstein Policy Directors Lori Harju, Drew Littman and Brian McGuire join Strategic Advisor Mark Begich to discuss the biggest points of contention with the tax reform bill now that it is successfully off the Senate floor and going to conference, what Democrats will do now that it has passed and the individual mandate’s potential impact on the perception of tax reform leading up to the 2018 elections.
Effectively licensing your intellectual property can be a complex process. Brownstein IP attorneys Ian O'Neill and Dan Ackerman talk through where to begin with the commercialization of your IP, including inbound and outbound licensing, and choosing the correct type of license.
Brownstein Policy Directors Drew Littman and Brian McGuire come together to give an update on the 2017 elections. Joined by Strategic Advisor Mark Begich, the group discusses the results in Virginia and New Jersey as well as the upcoming special election in Alabama.
Brownstein Policy Directors Elizabeth Gore and Elizabeth Maier bring their broad knowledge of congressional issues from both sides of the aisle together for a discussion, moderated by Strategic Advisor Mark Begich, on the upcoming Dec. 8 spending bill deadline, whether Democrats will shut down the government over DACA and a quick check-in on the status of the tax reform bill.
Brownstein Policy Director Cate McCanless is joined by Brownstein advisors Drew Littman, Peter Goodloe and Laura Johnson for a discussion on the nomination of Alex Azar for HHS Secretary and his potential impact on health care policy as well as drug pricing, the possibility of a provision in the tax bill removing the ACA’s individual mandate and the enduring repeal and replace effort.
Brownstein policy directors Lori Harju, Brian Wild, Drew Littman and Brian McGuire join strategic advisor Mark Begich to discuss the current state of the tax reform bill, expectations on timing and if a bill will ultimately get passed, as well as the corporate tax rate and its impact on international competition.
In Nevada three recall efforts will determine the control of the Nevada State Senate long before the 2018 midterm election. Shareholder Alisa Nave-Worth from the firm’s Nevada State Government Relations practice and Senior Policy Advisor Sarah Clark from the Colorado State Government Relations practice discuss the recall effort in Nevada and provide perspective from the 2013 recall effort in Colorado.
Policy Directors Elizabeth Gore and Elizabeth Maier bring their broad knowledge of congressional issues from both sides of the aisle together for a discussion on the state of the Republican Party, tax reform efforts and the ongoing repeal and replace attempts. Brownstein Strategic Advisor Sen. Mark Begich moderates a discussion that also covers how the Congress can move things forward before the end of the year.
Brownstein Policy Director Cate McCanless is joined by Brownstein advisors Drew Littman, Peter Goodloe and Laura Johnson for a health care discussion on Trump’s executive order, cost-sharing reduction payments, the Alexander-Murray bill, the current political landscape for health care and their predictions on health care issues going forward.
Brownstein’s Washington D.C. Policy Directors Brian Wild, Drew Littman and Brian McGuire join Strategic Advisor Mark Begich to discuss tax reform efforts, including the role of Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and Democrats, the current political landscape, whether it will be tax reform or tax cuts, dynamic scoring and the impact of the Finance Committee roster.
Nine months in, the Trump presidency continues to challenge the status quo in dramatic new ways – but will it bring equally dramatic results, creating seismic impacts on economic, political, legal and social arenas? Brownstein Corporate Shareholder Mike King moderates a discussion on the many questions that remain regarding how the administration will translate the president's rhetoric into policy – including proposals for the most sweeping tax reforms in three decades. Panelists include Brownstein Policy Director Cate McCanless and Strategic Advisor Barry Jackson along with Tax Shareholder Greg Berger.
Brownstein policy advisors Brian McKeon and Darien Flowers discuss the current status of the Yucca Mountain project. Yucca Mountain is located 100 miles northwest of Las Vegas and was designated by Congress in 1987 as the proposed site for permanent storage of highly radioactive waste produced by nuclear power plants nationwide. In a discussion moderated by Policy Director Elizabeth Gore, the group covers upcoming activity on the project in Congress and the political dynamic the project faces.
With the recent Equifax breach, Esteban Morin joins Sen. Mark Begich to discuss what companies can do when, not if, a breach occurs including which federal agencies need to be contacted, the importance of communication following a breach and the need for a breach response plan.
Brownstein Policy Director Brian Wild moderates a discussion with Drew Littman and Brian McGuire, also policy directors at Brownstein, on what lies ahead with tax reform and the current political climate compared with the last time tax reform was passed in 1986.
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Policy Director Elizabeth Maier joins Sen. Mark Begich for an immigration update and discussion on DACA.
Listen in as former chiefs of staff for Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and Sen. Al Franken come together to give an update on the current political landscape. Policy Directors Brian McGuire and Drew Littman discuss their forecasts for 2018, the impact of Hillary Clinton’s book, lessons learned from 2016 and what might lie ahead for 2020.
Policy Directors Elizabeth Gore and Elizabeth Maier bring their broad knowledge of congressional issues from both sides of the aisle together for a discussion on the most recent effort to repeal the ACA and how it may affect tax reform and a budget resolution. Brownstein Strategic Advisor Sen. Mark Begich moderates a discussion that also covers predictions for what happens after Dec. 8 when the continuing resolution expires.
Brownstein Policy Director Cate McCanless, Of Counsel Peter Goodloe and Policy Advisor Laura Johnson join Strategic Advisor Sen. Mark Begich for a discussion on the last gasp of the repeal and replace effort with the Graham-Cassidy health care bill and the recent request for information from the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation on the future direction of the Innovation Center.
Policy Directors Brian McGuire and Drew Littman discuss the 2018 midterm elections in the House and Senate, including implications from the 2016 presidential election and possible impacts on the Supreme Court. Listen in as former chiefs of staff for Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and Sen. Al Franken come together to give their bipartisan 2018 outlook and predictions.
Brownstein policy professionals discuss the FAA reauthorization that expires on September 30, if this bill will get delayed given other legislative priorities, the challenges it could face in the House and Senate, as well as the possibility of air traffic control privatization. Brownstein Policy Director Elizabeth Gore and Policy Advisor Darien Flowers join Strategic Advisor Sen. Mark Begich for this episode of the Brownstein Government Relations Podcast Series.
Brownstein policy advisors discuss the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), its new arbitration rule, the use of the Congressional Review Act to oppose the new arbitration rule, current litigation pending against the CFPB and the possibility of Director Cordray running for governor of Ohio. John Sonsalla and Travis Norton join Strategic Advisor Sen. Mark Begich for this episode of the Brownstein Government Relations Podcast Series.
Policy Directors Elizabeth Gore and Elizabeth Maier bring their broad knowledge of congressional issues from both sides of the aisle together for a discussion on the looming debt limit. Brownstein Strategic Advisor Sen. Mark Begich moderates a discussion that covers the timing of a vote on the debt limit as well as the possibility of a continuing resolution and predictions on a government shutdown.
Brownstein Policy Directors Cate McCanless and Drew Littman with Of Counsel Peter Goodloe and Policy Advisor Laura Johnson join Strategic Advisor Sen. Mark Begich for a discussion on where we’re at now with the health care bill. With a game time decision coming up in the Senate, the group debates if the repeal vote will pass and what happens if it fails, as well as the influence of Medicaid cuts and upcoming subsidy payments.
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In this episode of our Government Relations Podcast Series, Brownstein Policy Director Elizabeth Maier joins Strategic Advisor Sen. Mark Begich for an update on health care, tax reform, the collision of the budget and the debt ceiling, appropriations, infrastructure as well as some must-do legislative initiatives such as the FAA.
Brownstein Policy Director Cate McCanless is joined by Gary Rotto from Borrego Health and Brownstein advisors Drew Littman, Peter Goodloe and Laura Johnson for a discussion on the newly released Senate health care bill. The group touches on how the new bill differs from the AHCA and the ACA, the proposed cuts to Medicaid, the elimination of the individual mandate and their thoughts on the possible outcomes and timing of the Senate bill.
In this episode of our Government Relations Podcast Series, Policy Directors Elizabeth Gore and Elizabeth Maier bring their broad knowledge of congressional issues from both sides of the aisle together for a discussion on what’s ahead after President Trump’s first 100 days in office. Brownstein Strategic Advisor Sen. Mark Begich moderates a discussion that covers the health care bill that just passed the House and Trump's use of ads, as well as budgetary concerns, job creation and infrastructure.
In this episode of our D.C. podcast series, Policy Advisors John Sonsalla and Darien Flowers bring their “on the other side of 25” perspective to what lies ahead for the 2017 congressional calendar. Brownstein Strategic Advisor Sen. Mark Begich moderates a discussion that covers how the new health care bill could influence the timing of tax reform, bipartisan excitement about infrastructure and how the debt ceiling could come into play.
In this episode of our D.C. podcast series, Policy Directors Elizabeth Gore and Elizabeth Maier bring their broad knowledge of congressional issues from both sides of the aisle together for a discussion on the Trump administration’s current state of play. Brownstein Strategic Advisor Sen. Mark Begich moderates a discussion that covers health care, tax reform, infrastructure and budget.
In this episode of our D.C. podcast series, Brownstein Strategic Advisor Sen. Mark Begich joins Policy Director Cate McCanless and Of Counsel Peter Goodloe for a post-mortem on the health care bill as well as an in-depth discussion on drug pricing and other health care initiatives Congress and the administration will focus on in the coming months.
In this episode of our D.C. podcast series, Brownstein Strategic Advisor Sen. Mark Begich joins Policy Directors Elizabeth Gore, Democrat, and Elizabeth Maier, Republican, for a bipartisan discussion on the nuclear option and the impact of invoking this procedural tool in the U.S. Senate on a Supreme Court nomination vote. They also forecast what might happen in the next few days as Supreme Court nominee Neil Gorsuch makes his way to the Senate floor for a full Senate vote.
In this episode, Policy Directors Elizabeth Gore and Jon Hrobsky discuss issues facing the energy industry including the use of the Congressional Review Act, the future of coal, tax reform, NAFTA and infrastructure.
In this episode, Policy Directors Michael Levy and Lori Harju continue their discussion on border adjustability and provide insight on other trade issues including currency manipulation and NAFTA.
In this episode, Policy Director Elizabeth Maier provides an update on Trump’s immigration executive order and travel ban, work visas and immigration reform.
In this episode, Policy Directors Michael Levy and Lori Harju discuss the time frame for tax reform, the deductibility of business interest, impacts on mezzanine and middle market financing and touch on border adjustability.
In this episode, Senior Policy Advisor Zach Pfister and Policy Advisor John Sonsalla discuss Trump’s executive order on regulating the U.S. financial system and its impact on Dodd-Frank reform, the fate of the CFPB and the most current version of the Financial CHOICE Act.
As the first month of Donald Trump’s presidency comes to an end, Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck’s most recent podcast series provides updates on the new administration’s impact on crucial issues facing businesses. Brownstein Strategic Advisor Sen. Mark Begich moderates bipartisan discussions with the firm’s Washington, D.C. policy professionals and attorneys on tax and trade, financial services, immigration, energy and health care. In this episode, Policy Director Cate McCanless and Of Counsel Peter Goodloe discuss the continuously changing environment of repeal and replace, the reconciliation bill, impacts on Medicaid and tax reform.
Brownstein's Carolynne White moderates a panel focused on new developments in the process of construction that are emerging as a direct result of Denver’s investment in light rail and other modes of transportation. In this podcast, you’ll hear key insights and commentary from Jarrett Wendt, VP of Strategic Initiatives of Panasonic Enterprise Solutions; Ferd Belz, Senior Vice President of L.C. Fulenwider, Inc.; and John Potts, Director of Development at DEN Real Estate.
With Denver’s new presence in the health-technology market and Denver’s own digital-health business generator 10.10.10 celebrating the completion of its 10 day journey to have a group of 10 CEOs confront 10 health problems, two Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck attorneys sat down to discuss technology in health care. Ian O’Neill is a shareholder in the firm’s intellectual property department focusing on technology transactions, licensing, advanced media and privacy issues. Emily Weber is a shareholder in the firm’s health care group focusing on academic medicine and clinical research, data security compliance and governance for personalized medical programs. They discussed the top technology issues facing the changing health care ecosystem. Visit bhfs.com for more information.
Ian O’Neill, a shareholder in the firm’s intellectual property department focusing on technology transactions, licensing, advanced media and privacy issues, and Emily Weber, a shareholder in the firm’s health care group focusing on academic medicine and clinical research, data security compliance and governance for personalized medical programs, recorded the second episode of their health tech podcast series. This episode discusses the implications of the Federal Trade Commission’s recently published best practices for health app development. While many of these recommendations will be familiar to anyone with app development experience, health companies need to also consider how data security principles interact with HIPPA and personal health information (PHI).
Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck Shareholder Mike King moderated a discussion on the future of healthcare within the context of the 2016 election, a topic often overlooked during the year’s election discussion. With health care costs representing 18 percent of the U.S. economy and one candidate promising to repeal the Affordable Care Act, the stakes for health care have never been higher. Convened by Brownstein’s Health Care group, the panel brought together experts across the industry to discuss policy, business and legal topics. Speakers included the Brownstein Policy Director Cate McCanless and Strategic Advisor Barry Jackson along with Quadriga Managing Partner Jason Ficken and Colorado Lieutenant Governor and former Kaiser Permanente CEO Donna Lynne.
Welcome to the Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck podcast series. Two attorneys from the firm’s Intellectual Property Department discuss how some of today’s most important IP legal cases impact businesses and branding. Emily Holmes, of counsel at Brownstein, leverages her intellectual property experience to help clients develop, protect and enforce their intellectual property rights in the United States and internationally. Litigator Kerry LeMonte, an associate at the firm, works actively with clients to resolve complex business disputes and protect their valuable intellectual property, including high-profile brands. In episode two of the Branding and Trademark Podcast Series, Emily and Kerry discuss how a recent decision from The Trademark Trial and Appeal Board relates to competitors in the beer and wine industry that want to use the same or similar trademarks through consent or coexistence agreements.
Following the 2016 elections, there are many unanswered questions about what issues will dominate the agenda for our new president and Congress. In an eight-part podcast series, Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck’s Washington, D.C., policy professionals and attorneys discuss their perspectives on the biggest issues facing the next administration. In this episode, Shareholder Will Moschella discusses how the Republican Congress and new administration could approach marijuana policy in light of increasing public support and successful state legalization.
Following the 2016 elections, there are many unanswered questions about what issues will dominate the agenda for our new president and Congress. In an eight-part podcast series, Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck’s Washington, D.C., policy professionals and attorneys discuss their perspectives on the biggest issues facing the next administration. In this episode, Policy Director Judy Black, Senior Policy Advisor Douglas Maguire and Policy Advisor Laura Johnson discuss how we can expect the appointment of Betsy DeVos to impact pre-K, K-12 and higher education policy under the new administration and what could be on the agenda for a unified Republican administration.
Following the 2016 elections, there are many unanswered questions about what issues will dominate the agenda for our new president and Congress. In an eight-part podcast series, Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck’s Washington, D.C., policy professionals and attorneys discuss their perspectives on the biggest issues facing the next administration. In this episode, Policy Director Elizabeth Maier discusses president-elect Trump’s campaign promises related to immigration, how trends toward more national political leadership will effect immigration reform and what type of legislative efforts are possible under a unified Republican Congress.
Following the 2016 elections, there are many unanswered questions about what issues will dominate the agenda for our new president and Congress. In an eight-part podcast series, Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck’s Washington, D.C., policy professionals and attorneys discuss their perspectives on the biggest issues facing the next administration. In this episode, Policy Director Michael Levy discusses president-elect Donald Trump’s plan for trade policy and what his plan to achieve GDP growth would look like.
Following the 2016 elections, there are many unanswered questions about what issues will dominate the agenda for our new president and Congress. In an eight-part podcast series, Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck’s Washington, D.C., policy professionals and attorneys discuss their perspectives on the biggest issues facing the next administration. In this episode, Policy Director Michael Levy discusses the impact of president-elect Donald Trump’s economic team on his campaign promises of a populist agenda to generate change for those most in need.
Following the 2016 elections, there are many unanswered questions about what issues will dominate the agenda for our new president and Congress. In an eight-part podcast series, Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck’s Washington, D.C., policy professionals and attorneys discuss their perspectives on the biggest issues facing the next administration. In this episode, Policy Director Cate McCanless, Of Counsel Peter Goodloe and Policy Advisor Laura Johnson discuss what a repeal of the Affordable Care Act would look like and who will impact health care policy in the new administration and Congress.
Following the 2016 elections, there are many unanswered questions about what issues will dominate the agenda for our new president and Congress. In an eight-part podcast series, Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck’s Washington, D.C., policy professionals and attorneys discuss their perspectives on the biggest issues facing the next administration. In this episode, Policy Directors Elizabeth Gore and Brian Wild discuss efforts to prioritize investments in infrastructure under the new administration and the Republican Congress, possible tensions it could cause with the right’s usual fiscal conservatism and the likelihood of bipartisan support.
Following the 2016 elections, there are many unanswered questions about what issues will dominate the agenda for our new president and Congress. In an eight-part podcast series, Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck’s Washington, D.C., policy professionals and attorneys discuss their perspectives on the biggest issues facing the next administration. In this episode, Shareholders Marc Lampkin and Al Mottur discuss what the first 100 days of Trump’s presidency could look like and what the outlook for Democrats is in the House and Senate.
Welcome to the Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck podcast series. In the first episode the Finance Podcast Series, Shareholder Jay Spader of the firm’s Corporate Finance Group joined Paul Meiring and David Levine of Prudential Capital to discuss the use of mezzanine financing in lieu of a private equity-backed transaction following the firm’s winter M&A and Private Equity Roundtable discussion.
Welcome to the Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck podcast series. In this episode of their Trademark and Branding podcast series, Emily Holmes and Kerry LeMonte discuss whether hashtags are capable of trademark protection under U.S. law and provide a roundup of some of the most prominent cases and developments in litigation related to intellectual property. Shareholder Emily Holmes leverages her intellectual property experience to help clients develop, protect and enforce their intellectual property rights in the United States and internationally. Litigator Kerry LeMonte, an associate in the firm’s Intellectual Property Department, works actively with clients to resolve complex business disputes and protect their valuable intellectual property, including high-profile brands.
Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck Shareholder Mike King moderated a discussion on the impact of the Trump administration on business. After the 2016 elections brought historic and unanticipated results, the Trump presidency could bring equally dramatic effects, creating seismic impacts in economic, political, legal and social arenas. The panel of Washington law and policy professionals addressed the issues facing taxation, antitrust and competition, securities and financial services, healthcare, transportation and infrastructure and international trade. Speakers included the Brownstein Policy Director Cate McCanless and Strategic Advisor Barry Jackson along with Shareholder Greg Berger.
Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck Shareholder Mike King moderated a discussion on the future of healthcare under the Trump administration. With health care costs representing 18 percent of the U.S. economy, President Trump has promised to repeal the Affordable Care Act – raising the stakes for health care higher than ever. The panel covered issues of contention in the roll out of “repeal and replace”, such as fee structuring, Medicaid and Accountable Care Organizations. Speakers included the Brownstein Policy Director Cate McCanless and Strategic Advisor Barry Jackson along with Quadriga Managing Partner Jason Ficken and Denver Public Health Director Dr. William Burman.
Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck, the American Gaming Association and the Las Vegas Metro Chamber of Commerce hosted a post-debate analysis panel following the third presidential debate held at UNLV on Oct. 19. Moderated by veteran political reporter and Communications Strategist Mitch Fox, the panel consisted of Adam Hodge, communications director for the Democratic National Committee; Sean Spicer, chief strategist and communications director for the Republican National Committee, and Strategic Advisors at Brownstein Former Sen. Mark Begich and Barry Jackson.
Welcome to the Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck podcast series. Two attorneys from the firm’s Intellectual Property Department discuss how some of today’s most important IP legal cases impact businesses and branding. Emily Holmes, of counsel at Brownstein, leverages her intellectual property experience to help clients develop, protect and enforce their intellectual property rights in the United States and internationally. Litigator Kerry LeMonte, an associate at the firm, works actively with clients to resolve complex business disputes and protect their valuable intellectual property, including high-profile brands. In their first podcast, Emily and Kerry discuss the implications of Yosemite National Park’s embattled trademark on the real estate industry.
In the third episode of their health tech podcast series, Ian O’Neill, a shareholder in Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck’s intellectual property department focusing on technology transactions, licensing, advanced media and privacy issues, and Emily Weber, a shareholder in the firm’s health care group focusing on academic medicine and clinical research, data security compliance and governance for personalized medical programs discuss how HIPAA, HiTech and TCPA apply to patient engagement and specifically text messages.